I've had this stool inside my shower for a few months now and I was expecting to see water spots or fading.  Not at all!  It looks as good as the day I received it.  I imagine that over time, water spots would start showing on it so I'll be getting some teak oil to put on it to help prevent the spots.  The bottom shelf is roomy enough for bottles of products and the height of the top of the stool is perfect for shaving legs.  

Pros: Does not show water spots.